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Lower Dam Lake

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Conditions today F 33/100 Tough conditions Last stocked May 31, 2012 Brook Trout, 14.4 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 0 boat launches Public access

📊 Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Lower Dam Lake looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as brook trout and brown trout), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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33/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Tough conditions, lower expectations or adjust your approach.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 31, 2012
Last: May 31, 2012
🌗 Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
🍃 Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
2 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Lower Dam Lake Today

Fall fish at Lower Dam Lake are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

📊 Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Lower Dam Lake is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for brook trout and brown trout.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Weekend Popular stocking lake

Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

🐟 Fish Species in Lower Dam Lake

Brook Trout Good
Salvelinus fontinalis
Brown Trout Good
Salmo trutta
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📅 Best Time to Fish Lower Dam Lake

Combined bite activity across all 2 species in this lake.

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📏 Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"

📋 Lower Dam Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 31, 2012 Brook Trout 1,000 5.9"
Nov 19, 2010 Brook Trout 100 16.5"
Dec 1, 2009 Brook Trout 50 11.0"
Nov 14, 2008 Brook Trout 100 17.3"
May 26, 1994 Brook Trout 50 10.8"
May 16, 1989 Brown Trout 1,495 7.4"
Jun 8, 1988 Brown Trout 1,500 7.4"
May 29, 1987 Brown Trout 1,500 7.6"
Jun 3, 1986 Brown Trout 1,335 7.4"
Jun 10, 1985 Brown Trout 1,170 6.9"
May 16, 1984 Brown Trout 1,275 6.3"
May 23, 1983 Brown Trout 1,500 5.8"

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 12 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
May Jun Nov
Most Stocked Species
Brown Trout Brook Trout

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

⚓ Lower Dam Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Lower Dam Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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